Europe News Migrant detention facilities nearly built in Albania in controversial The construction of two Italian migrant detention centres in Albania is underway with the facilities expected to open at the beginning of August. 28/06/2024
World News Ten most iconic moments of Euro 2024 tournament so far From Riccardo Calafiori's tears to Albania's quickest goal in Euros history and of course the absolutely insane Group E, we take a look at the most iconic moments of Euro 2024 so far. 27/06/2024
Albania Elected MEP Fredi Beleri to remain behind bars in Albania The move is expected to further exacerbate Albania’s tension with its neighbour, Greece. 25/06/2024
Sport Euro 2024: Italy reach knockouts after last-minute stunner vs Croatia Lazio's Mattia Zaccani earns the Azzurri a precious point against Croatia to qualify for the knockouts, while Spain finish Group B first without conceding a single goal as they beat Albania 1-0. 24/06/2024
World News Euro 2024: Albania most fined nation as matches reignite Balkan feuds The latest disciplinary proceeding hit Albania's Mirlind Daku as he chanted anti-Macedonian and anti-Serbian slogans on Wednesday. 23/06/2024
Germany Euro 2024 latest: Germany beat Hungary to qualify for round of 16 Germany cement their lead, while in Group B Albania write off Croatia's sensational two-minute comeback with a 95' equaliser. 19/06/2024
Destinations What is Europe’s 90-day rule and which countries are excluded from it? Worried about Europe’s 90-day rule? Travellers recommend the best places to break up your trip. 12/06/2024
Europe News From prison to EU Parliament: Meet the jailed MEPs Freshly elected Ilaria Salis and Fredi Beleri may prove a thorn in the side of Hungary and Albania, as supposedly political charges raise questions over the rule of law. 12/06/2024
Destinations Europe’s off-the-beaten-track highlights according to travellers You might not get to see iconic landmarks or eat in raved-about restaurants, but you’ll find space, peace and a few surprises. 09/05/2024
Kosovo Serb-majority areas vote on Albanian mayors' fate in Kosovo referendum The ballot follows mayoral elections last April which were overwhelmingly boycotted by ethnic Serbs as part of a campaign for greater autonomy. 21/04/2024
Albania Eight dead after car carrying suspected migrants crashes in Albania Albania is a route for some migrants heading for the EU, which is working with the country to close off paths into the bloc. 02/04/2024
World News EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: Expectations and obstacles Despite the progress made by some Western Balkan countries such as North Macedonia and Albania, challenges remain when it comes to EU accession, including unresolved issues such as the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the need for structural reforms 17/03/2024
World News Albania sets up first NATO base in Western Balkans Tirana also offered and was discussing with NATO a naval base in western Albania. 04/03/2024
World News Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit The summit aims to build further support for Kyiv among southeastern European countries as signs of war fatigue grow 28/02/2024
Tech News Death of two women in Albania leads to calls for ban on cyber violence An Albanian women’s group is asking the government to criminalise cyber violence against women after two were pushed to suicide so far this year. 26/02/2024
Albania Albanian parliament approves deal to hold migrants for Italy Brussels is looking at ways of easing the burden that new arrivals place on member states, but human rights campaigners are alarmed. 22/02/2024
Real Economy EU Enlargement: How Albania's EU bid is driving economic change In partnership with The European Commission Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reignited the EU's long-stalled enlargement process. Real Economy reports from Albania, to see how its bid to join the bloc is transforming the country's economy. 21/02/2024
Albania Protests erupt in Albania against alleged government corruption Angry citizens gathered in front of Albania's government headquarters in Tirana, throwing stones and flares at police officers. 21/02/2024
Italy Euroviews. The Italy-Albania migration deal is cruel and counterproductive Deals with non-EU countries simply exacerbate the dangers and suffering that people in need of international protection face by pushing them into the hands of smugglers or traffickers, and onto ever more perilous routes, Harlem Désir and Susanna Zanfrini write. 14/02/2024
World News Albania court rules that migration deal with Italy can go ahead Thirty Albanian lawmakers attempted to block the deal’s ratification by referring it to the Constitutional Court. 29/01/2024